trickyrich

Ok I’d better post an update....well actually a start as I’m nearly ¾ the way through this build. I must apologise for lack of early stage build photos, I have had the Flu so build time was only a couple of hours each day and just completely forgot. The cockpit was upgraded with a Quinta set, looks really nice. The model actually went together quite nicely, very much typical Hasegawa, a little bit of filler is needed here and there. I did note that for some reason the LH leading edge slat had a very noticeable gap, both LH and RH slats were the same size......I must have stuffed up somewhere. Anyway a bit of plastic card sorted that out, now looks ok even if it’s slightly out! The flaps took a bit of work and were fitted over multiple days, giving each part plenty of time for the glue to cure. At the end I did use some CA glue to give the attaching points some additional strength. I am now very close to the painting stage, which will occur once the Phantoms are finished (I’ve said that multiple times now ......) so hopefully later this week. Finally the decals, I have decided to do the Operation Okra bird. The decals are from DEKL’S and they are REALLY lovely! There are 2 choices for the same aircraft, one for an OP Okra, the other I think was prior to this operation. Anyway they are super nice, this company does have a great range RAAF decals, in multiple scales......an do ship them pretty much straight away.......not like some who don’t after 11 weeks and then ban you from buying any more when you complain! ....anyway, a really nice build that I’m enjoying very much.

Hi Bosse, that sounded like a real scare!!!! It's good to hear it's all under control and you're on the mend. I don't know who said modelling building was meant to be relaxing......obviously someone who's never built a Kinetic or Kitty Hawk model!!! Some nice simple builds should help a lot. Good to hear you'll still be joining in the funs still.....can't have a GB without you and your regular food updates! ......... and thanks for that latest photo I'm now hungry!

Thanks, that would be great, though that area may never be seen properly, it would be a shame not to detail it up, paint wise, physically I don't think there is any room left or needed additional work. Interestingly (I just looked up that aircraft) this aircraft "277" is one of the schemes provided in the kit. Just a couple of the photos on the QAM site have provided me with some additional information. Haven't do anything to her since the last big update, been busy with Phantoms, Hornets, A-10's, and lots of other things I shouldn't be working on, plus have had the Flu! Hopefully normal service will resume soon.

+1 resin model!!! paint scheme!!!! ....I think the paint fumes have finally gotten to you Pat!

Thanks. I can give you some advise on how I go about working with resin and now 3D printed parts, it is a bit of a learning process. Unfortunately I'm currently struggling with the Flu, but give me a wee chance to recover a bit more (well cough less) and I'll give you my thoughts. cheers

Ooooo a full resin model.....likie lots! I didn't know anything about this model till I found a review on it on a Russian site. http://scalemodels.ru/articles/4111-obzor-Dujin-1-72-Loire-Nieuport-LN-161.html Doesn't look to bad at all, very buildable, just tiny! The gear while tiny as well, won't need to support ,much weight. I would recommend getting some thin plastic card which you can replace some of those really thin tiny bits....they will break! But a cool wee model none the less, should be a fun built, good luck.

thanks, yes it is pretty much a straightforward building process. The hardest part is removing the parts of their holder, at times not the easiest especially as the 3D printed parts are quite brittle......which unfortunately I have found out. The other not so fun part is the need to use CA cement (and cement is the right word!!!), as you get much wiggling time to slide parts into their correct positions. All that said I love em, very much the future for smaller production models. Thanks, the detailing is completely out of this world, I knew you could product really high detail with 3D printing, but this was my first experience with it. I still am amazed with just how delicate the spiral cords to that handsets are...just amazing. Unfortunately, no update build wise, have been sidelined with the flu, so apart from working on stores for my Phantoms and big Viggen, hopefully I'll get back to this build shortly.

thanks for that....that's why I wanted comments from the floor, not being an expert on some (ok lots) of subjects I need some advice on occasion.

That's a good question...... I sort of guess it should be ok, as for the RF-104 the airframe was modified for recognisance work, and was given the RF designation, though the original aircraft was not designed for that role. The Spitfire was more of an conversion rather than an airframe especially built for the job.......though I am happy to take comments from the floor on this one.

definitely my tick of approval with all those lovely AM bits!!!! I don't know this model, and was a bit worried when they listed it as an F-111C/G.....but in Hasegawa we trust and the got the 2 types of intakes correct.Plus it may be and older release but all that lovely AM should give you all the extras to make it a super cool model. Good luck with this one. Plus all those lovely AM bits sort of (never in my eyes!!!! ) make for the fact that it's grey and not in the proper SEA scheme!!!

Ok just a small....not a lot to show for these past few days, but I have the Flu so haven’t spent that much time on the bench. If the following photos look a bit washed out it’s because I had to use a flash so that the details can be seen. All the parts are just sitting there as is still more work required. The IP decal isn’t the greatest but it should look ok once it’s all together, plus once the different types of clears are used. I stuffed up the seats a wee bit, that’ll be fixed. Unfortunately, the Observers station will mostly be hidden as with the nose cone on it’s all a bit dark. The cockpit altogether is starting to look great. There are 2 escape hatches in the canopy, they can be open or closed (I’ll have them open) and with the choice on the shades on them open or closed as well. The wheel wells are a bit harder to do as I don’t have photos of said, so just trying to make then look a bit busy plus for the most part they’ll never be seen. On another subject, joining up the 3 fuselage sections looks like it’ll be interesting, they’re not bad, just getting them all to line up nicely with out loosing all that fine rivet details will make it interesting!

...trust me....resistance is futile!!

Wooooo look at all that resin! Interesting history, that model should be quite a nice one being from ICM, good luck with her.

thanks, you'll really enjoy it, not a super easy build, there are some wee challengers but nothing time and care won't sort out. Judging by an e-mail I just received from JetMADS, it looks like they're dropping all resin cast parts in future releases to go full 3D printed models!!

gee, awesome work, she's looking amazing, great subject and will executed.